Re: [cobalt-users] Openshop ?

[Dana Laude <dlaude@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

We're evaluating Openshop here, and although it has the potential to become a
good product, it's not quite there yet.  One of my *major* gripes is that the
lock won't close (to indicate a secure link) due to the frames issue. (i.e.,
you have frames because of the nature of the openshop layout., that are both
unsecure and secure)

Our webmaster loves the product, but our clients don't like the fact that the
little lock doesn't come up. (and I don't blame them either)

Rumor also has it, that the "free" version must be "installed" prior to the
1st of the year, or it will not work after that. (according to sources at
Openshop... normal disclaimer applies) ;)

All in all, it's not a bad product, but needs some issues addressed,
especially the above, plus more customizable features in design, and layout.

Dana

On Wed, 22 Dec 1999, you wrote:
> E-commerce oh E-commerce, where art thou oh simple e-commerce solution?!
> 
> If you are about to bust out for the full ISP version of OpenShop.....well,
> have you seen what it looks like?
> 
> If not.....you can download the "get your feet wet" version to  your
> desktop......and upload/install the really simple .pkg file...
> 
> Download all the manuals/instructions/etc etc and you can read yourself in
> to a good few day circle of "ok, so what now?".
> 
> >From a web marketer's view......you want to build you a nice site....and
> adapt the e-comm to YOUR site...OpenShop closes that door.  It's pretty
> ugly.....and you can't easily customize.......but if you can, I didn't want
> to because of it's inability to handle virtual domains.
> 
> see www.eyecool.com/openshop to see what it looks like/does once set
> up......notice how it kicks you out of the domain of the shop.....to the
> "root domain" of the server.
> 
> see www.bachelorettehunt.com/openshop to see what it looks like w/o setting
> it up....namely how your hosting customers will see it.  Notice how they've
> done a great job of cloning Cobalt's server look/feel.  (you'd think it's at
> least a like product!)
> 
> In my quest to find "the e" commerce package.......OpenShop gets 2** of
> 5***** stars.
> 
> However......do look for a solid product in the future from this company.
> They seem to be a very well established, international outfit with their
> finger in the right cookie jar.